AlphaSYNT GmbH products

The CoMeth methanation module by AlphaSYNT is designed to convert CO2 into biomethane through catalytic methanation. Leveraging a historical chemical reaction discovered by French chemists Paul Sabatier and Jean-Baptiste Senderens, the unit applies the Sabatier process, wherein CO2 reacts with hydrogen (H2) to form methane (CH4) and water (H2O). AlphaSYNT utilizes this well-established process with a focus on efficiency, employing an advanced fluidized bed reactor developed by the Paul Scherrer Institute. This reactor features fine-grained nickel catalysts to enhance the reaction. The CoMeth module integrates biogenic CO2 and renewable electricity to provide a sustainable energy solution. It emphasizes reducing fossil CO2 emissions and substituting fossil fuels, improving the security of energy supply. By minimizing interface complexity, CoMeth modules allow swift installation, making them a robust option for renewable energy production.

Power-to-gas is a technology that converts electrical energy (power) into chemical energy (gas). The gas produced can be hydrogen or methane – the processes are called power-to-hydrogen or power-to-methane. The existing infrastructure makes it possible to store large quantities of electrical energy in the form of gas. Since renewable energy sources are very volatile in their availability, storage is of great importance. Power-to-gas makes it possible to bind renewable electrical energy in chemical energy and store it seasonally. Both hydrogen and methane can be used as fuels to generate heat and electricity and as fuels for mobility. In order to declare the gas produced as renewable gas, the raw materials used must come from renewable sources. The synthetic gas produced by power-to-gas replaces gas from fossil sources and can also help to stabilize the electricity grid.